MODELING SURFACE WAVE -- CURRENT INTERACTIONS
Applications are invited for a researcher in oceanic modeling at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at UCLA. The subject of the research is the dynamical interaction among surface gravity waves, currents, and material distributions in coastal regions. The immediate background for this research is a multi-scale, fluctuation-averaged, asymptotic theory for wave-current interaction (McWilliams et al, JFM 334, 1-30 (1997); JPO 29, 2523-2540 (1999); and JFM, in press) and the evolving Regional Oceanic Modeling System (ROMS) for simulation of circulation, biogeochemistry, and sediment transport. Please visit the following link for more information:
http://www.atmos.ucla.edu/cesr/ROMS_page.html
The theory indicates that the wave-averaged effects on currents are often significant, both near the shoreline and offshore, and ROMS provides a computational framework for exploring this prediction and the resultant phenomena once the indicated wave effects are incorporated. In parallel further theoretical progress will be pursued in collaboration with Prof. Juan Restrepo (Arizona). Candidates for this project must practice oceanic dynamical theory and modeling at least at the level of a Ph.D. The appointment level will be commensurate with professional experience. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, short statement of research interests, publications and at least three names of individuals familiar with the applicant's work. Applications should be sent to Professor James C. McWilliams, IGPP, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567 ( jcm@atmos.ucla.edu ), and if submitted by 1 June 2004, they will receive full consideration. UCLA is an EO/AA employer, and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
jcm@atmos.ucla.edu